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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
Word Nerd Word Nerd Barbara Ann Kipfer vi, 570 p. : 22 cm OL15059552W
New dictionary of American slang New dictionary of American slang Robert L. Chapman In linguistics, where definitions at best are often imprecise, those of slang terms are notoriously hard to establish. Recorded slang emerged from the special languages of sub-cultures and never stop… OL1896645W
Talk like a Californian Talk like a Californian Maria Helena Ventura 165 pages : 18 cm OL20052936W
Jibber jabber and giffle gaffle Jibber jabber and giffle gaffle Elanor Clarke An essential volume for all lovers of weird and wonderful wordage WHISTLING BREECHES n.19th century. Noisy trousers, specifically corduroys, for the sound they make when the wearer walks. TO PUT THE … OL24274518W